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Joseph – week 1, day 4

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Hedy Collver

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Genesis 37:29-36 (NRSV*) When Reuben returned to the pit and saw that Joseph was not in the pit, he tore his clothes. He returned to his brothers, and said, “The boy is gone; and I, where can I turn?” Then … Continue reading →

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Joseph – week 1, day 3

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Hedy Collver

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Genesis 37:18-28 (NRSV*) They saw him from a distance, and before he came near to them, they conspired to kill him. They said to one another, “Here comes this dreamer. Come now, let us kill him and throw him into … Continue reading →

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Joseph – week 1, day 2

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Hedy Collver

I didn’t want to take the sheep to the pasture near Shechem. My brothers were still so mad at me about the dreams, it just wasn’t fun being with them. They’ve been giving me dirty looks for days, and every … Continue reading →

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Joseph – week 1, day 1

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Hedy Collver

In the church I serve — Plantation United Methodist Church — we’re beginning a new sermon series, Broken Chains, based on the story of Joseph in Genesis. It’s a fascinating story of a family that lived almost 4,000 years ago, … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Hedy Collver

A few years ago for Christmas I gave my niece Emma a Fisher Price nativity set just like this one. The cutest little roly poly Mary and Joseph you’ve ever seen, with a little baby Jesus in the straw. I … Continue reading →

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A Surprise Twist

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Hedy Collver

Matthew 1:18-21 This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the … Continue reading →

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A Surprise Gift

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Hedy Collver

Luke 1:13-17 The angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John. You will have joy and gladness, and many … Continue reading →

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